Warrior leather is special because it’s treated with Scotchgard during the tanning process, so there’s less staining and it’s water-resistant. They’re dirt- and oil-resistant, too, and clean up easily.

The breathable mesh lining makes them cooler in hot weather and pulls moisture away from your feet. The nylon side zipper makes them easy to get on and off faster. The cushioned inserts are removable so they’re easy to take out and clean. By keeping them clean and dry, the inserts bounce back and last longer.

Bates has been creating high-quality footwear for over a hundred years. They did such a good job that they started selling footwear for both military and civilian uniformed services in the 1960s. There’s no better praise for their comfort than knowing that the people who take care of us all day, every day, wear them.

Bates E02276 GX-8 Men’s Desert Tan Side Zip Composite Toe Boots have a cement construction that makes them lighter and more flexible than other types of production. The slip-resistant rubber outsoles have a lug pattern that increases traction to keep you more stable.

A little while ago, my brother bought me these air of Bates men's gore-tex mility boots as a present, and I at first didn't like them. I was more into regular work-boots and these just looked weird. After I finally wore them, I appreciated the quality and features of this boot. Doing something as simple as walking felt better as I had more traction but arguably less comfort. I wore these when I was doing some yard-work, and they fared better than my other boots in traction (I was working on an incline).

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8 out of 8 people found this product review helpful.

5 out of 5

excellent price point...

By: chaosreign82a1

These are a great pair of boots that got shipped quickly to my house. They require little break-in time and are comfortable to wear all day. These Bates boots were great to wear this past summer, when the temperatures reached into the 100s inside the warehouse where I worked. Pair these with a quality pair of military boot socks and you wont be disappointed.

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4 out of 4 people found this product review helpful.

4 out of 5

Satisfied. 1 major gripe....

By: gone3uo6

Extremely comfortable boots. I only have 1 major issue with these boots--the glue has separated from the edge of the toe and sole after only a few months of use. It's an easy fix, but for the price--this should happen after 2 months. I haven't been in deep water, but it doesn't seem like the zipper system will be waterproof, which is fine, I didn't get these boots to go marching through creeks and streams. If you buy these boots, I recommend using some marine grade flexible epoxy to seal the soles up after they come apart.

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1 out of 1 people found this product review helpful.

5 out of 5

Best workboot I ever owned!!...

By: Chris legere

These boots are very durable, I got 2 years out of them twice as much as the other work boots I have tried. Also these boots are very lightweight just like wearing running shoes. I found the traction to be superior to any other boots that I have come across.

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5 out of 5

Great fit...

By: John E. Dickerson

Just got my 2276 Boots, needed something comfortable but with a safety toe. These boots don't even need breaking in, were comfortable out of the box. Have them on today (1st day), and the only problem is there is a little pressure on the toe, but it seems to be easing off as the day goes on. I would highly recommend these boots. Now lets see how long the hold up, so far so good.

Thank you for the prompt response to correct my order. Next time I will get the size right the first time. I look forward to doing business with you in the future. Thank You.Douglas A. from Montclari, California